If your idea of "going camping" involves a solo trek far off the beaten path to get in touch with primal survival, I'll see you when you get home. My camping vibe is the opposite of "roughing it"—life is rough enough. So I've put together this gear guide to making your next camping trip as comfortable as possible.
I recently took a comfort-focused camping trip and tested all the products recommended below, and it was a game-changer: I'm usually over camping after a couple of days, but with this gear, I could happily spend much more time in the woods.
The best tents for your camping adventure
Credit: Stephen JohnsonWhile it's not hard to set up a large tent like the Teton, it's fairly time-consuming—there are a lot of pegs to hammer into the ground. If you want something easier (and you have only a few people), check out this Gazelle T4. We timed the setup: It took 90 seconds to go from bag to finished tent, and another five minutes to hammer in a few pegs. Bonus: It's a tall tent, so no hunching over.
Another excellent choice is this Skydome Tent from Coleman (the portable stove people). It sets up easily and is six feet tall at its highest point. It's designed to block out 90% of light, so you can sleep in or take a nap in the middle of the day.
Check out these cots and sleeping pads for camping
Credit: Stephen JohnsonHot take: The best sleeping bag for summertime camping is no sleeping bag. For car-camping, since and weight and space don't matter, opt for a cot or a mat. They're constricting, claustrophobic, and often too hot for summertime camping, so I just bring some old blankets from home. I'd rather be able to control the temperature and avoid feeling locked in.
Next, bug repellent. Throw away your citronella candles and those horrible coil things; they don't really work. All you need for full mosquito protection is a Thermacell diffuser: It's the final word on keeping mosquitos away. As for personal bug protection, if you want a DEET-free insect spray, try the Tongo brand insect repellent—I tested it and highly recommend. Not only did it keep all bugs off my skin, it smells great.
That's not all. Here's a short list of items you wouldn't think are essential—but absolutely are:
Flashlight gloves: These LED-powered gloves are better than a flashlight, because you don’t have to hold them. You’ll find them useful at home too, for all kinds of low-light, detail-oriented work.
Booze: My favorite camping tipple is Hochstadter's Slow & Low Rock & Rye, a delicious mix of rye whiskey, rock candy, oranges, and honey that's strong enough to matter—but mellow, too.
Guyline cord adjusters: Throw some cord adjusters in with the tent stakes. Whether you're setting up a tent or a hammock, cord adjusters will take the place of knots. They’re the kind of thing you never knew you always needed.
This camping gear is less essential but nice to have
Body cleansing spray: Just because you're camping doesn't mean you have to be gross. I really like Pristine's body cleansing spray. It feels amazing going on, and the Oakmoss and Aloe scent is tops. The company also makes toilet paper spray, which also works great—even if the sharks on Shark Tank didn't see it that way.
An e-bike: If you have a rack, throw a Lectric Peak X 2 e-bike on the back of the SUV so you can get around the campground in style, or even do a little all-terrain riding. Read my full review here.
Camping gear that's strictly for the glamping crowd
Credit: Stephen JohnsonCamping espresso maker: Just because you're outside doesn't mean your coffee should suck. I tested out a Nanopresso Portable Espresso Maker, and waking up to high-end coffee is seriously the best.
Karaoke machine: If you want camping entertainment, you can't do better than karaoke. The Ikarao Break X2 karaoke machine is portable, with enough battery power to keep campers caterwauling into the campground's quiet hours. Check out my full review here.
So this summer, if you see someone rolling up to the campsite on an e-bike, with espresso in hand, blaring techno, come say hi. I’ll be the one sleeping like a baby in a climate-controlled circus tent.
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